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Oct 12, 2007 @ 13:35:03

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treacle

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tonkz said:
tonsilitis is common from ages 0 - 10, O.o I'm 16 and it still managed to attack me this hard lol.

Thats bollocks. Its not common for just those ages. tonsilitus is as common as the cold.

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Oct 12, 2007 @ 13:45:26

#32

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treacle said:
Thats bollocks. Its not common for just those ages. tonsilitus is as common as the cold.

Treacle is absolutely right. It is more a question of how good your immune system works. Some people have even all their adult life problems of tonsillitis. These are the rare cases where a tonsillectomy is indicated (with other words you are operated to get them out).
But your tonsils are a useful gatekeeper of your body. So it is a solution only in very rare cases and the decision should be taken together with the advice of a specialist in ENT.

"If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are." Tsun Zu (The Art of War)

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Oct 12, 2007 @ 13:52:13

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daifu said:
Treacle is absolutely right. It is more a question of how good your immune system works. Some people have even all their adult life problems of tonsillitis. These are the rare cases where a tonsillectomy is indicated (with other words you are operated to get them out).
But your tonsils are a useful gatekeeper of your body. So it is a solution only in very rare cases and the decision should be taken together with the advice of a specialist in ENT.

Thanks. And apologies for coming across agressive. I didnt mean it like that.

Babies and the elderly are prone to everything. Because they have weak immune systems. To say its most common in 0-6 years is saying that its uncommon to find people that have it at any other age. And thats not true. Anybody can get tonsilitus, in the same way the cold effects many people. Not based on age.

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Oct 12, 2007 @ 15:33:14

#34

loveis

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tonkz said:
Yes my mum gave me the same advise, she said if i stopped the medication because i am (feeling better) it will come back with vengance... believe me i will take every last tablet until the packet is gone (28 tablets) - 4 a day, last a week.

Its now been 21 hours since i started this penicillin (Phenoxymethylpenicillin) - the swelling has decreased by about 60%. How long do you think it will take? I'd hate this stupid bacteria to ruin my weekend. I don't mind still having the infection, just i want rid of this swelling tonsil (that causes verbal distortions as i speak):@

Nurofen + helps the pain when i swallow... Am i allowed to take nurofen + when im taking penicillin? my doctor didn't say a word when I told him i was taking nurofen at the time.

I have another problem, this morning i woke up to my tounge being very dry (usually lack of water as it hurts when i swallow water). as i scraped my tounge with my front teeth, a layer of white foamy substance came off, it was like a slimey white stuff. Any ideas on this? or how to prevent it ?

And thanks all the people who have posted. Anyones contribution helps me ALOT and i am very greatful.

Forget about the week-end, and concentrate on taking care of your health first..there will be plenty more week-ends to come, and the pains gonna be there regardless, so, be patient

..the Nurofen + is probably okay since he didn't say it isn't ..but if that were me, I would get into a habit if I were you of asking the question again, and again, and again if need be, until he answers you..
Docs are only human too you know, and his thoughts could have been somewhere out there on cloud nine..he really may not have heard you..
Get on the phone and tell him you'd like him to verify for you that the meds are safe to be taken together, as he didn't acutually answer, and this is causing you mental stress..
and also tell him about your tongue, and any other symptoms too that you may notice which can possibly be an adverse reaction to the medication

Just remember, that "every mighty oak, was once a NUT that stood it's ground"

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Oct 12, 2007 @ 15:41:33

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Penacillin normally takes anything up to 48 to kick in properly. Give it time. Theres a reason your doctor has prescribed that type of penicillin, and that doseage. I suggest completely the prescribed course, and have faith. If after you have finished all the tablets you still feel ill, go back. It could be something more serious etc.

If you read the instructions that come with the penicillin, it should tell you what painkillers you can and cant take with them. If in doubt, go to your local chemist. They will be able to advise you. Thats their job

As for the tongue thing. I think, and im no doctor, that it might be where you are sleeping with your mouth open, allowing the saliva to dry on your tongue. When I have tonsilistus, or a stuffed nose, and it hurts to swallow, i end up sleeping with my mouth open, which results in what you have said. Again, if you are that worried, call your doctor back or take a trip to your chemist.

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Oct 17, 2007 @ 11:12:16

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treacle said:
Thats bollocks. Its not common for just those ages. tonsilitus is as common as the cold.

Perhaps.... sorry I didn't really mean it should mostly happen i'm just saying its more likely as the tonsils at a young age are not as developed as those of an adults?

I didn't make this fact myself i read it off the internet during my research on tonsilitis.

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Oct 17, 2007 @ 11:17:41

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treacle said:
Penacillin normally takes anything up to 48 to kick in properly. Give it time. Theres a reason your doctor has prescribed that type of penicillin, and that doseage. I suggest completely the prescribed course, and have faith. If after you have finished all the tablets you still feel ill, go back. It could be something more serious etc.

Thanks, this information is helpful

It has been 6 days since i got prescribed penicillin. I feel ALOT better, my tonsils have completely gone down from swelling and i feel great. However I still have tablets yet to take... i will run out of tablets tommorow

so i guess it all worked fine :D

It is a pretty nasty condition, i feel so releived to get it cured :D
well... until the next time i develop it eh ? :P

thanks everyone who gave me information on tonsilitis. Very much appretiated guys

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Oct 24, 2007 @ 12:30:58

#38

tonkz

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jus to note; penicillin works wonders

altho now i have a cough and a sniffy nose lmao.

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Dec 15, 2007 @ 16:27:23

#39

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As a qualified microbiologist, I have the ability to answer this question.

1) most cases have a viral cause
2) secondary bacterial infection may occur - treatment should be with an appropriate antibiotic, co-amoxiclav in most patients, probably clindamycin in those patients that are allergic to penicllin.

AMH

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